Linkyn
Every Linkyn since 2007 — 394 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Linkyn
Linkyn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,274 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 394 American babies have been named Linkyn — about 76% boys and 24% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2020, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Linkyn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Linkyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,216 | 7 | #10,274 |
| 2024 | — | — | 15 | #6,068 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,772 | 11 | #7,553 |
| 2022 | — | — | 22 | #4,636 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,004 | 19 | #5,041 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,793 | 25 | #4,096 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,002 | 29 | #3,766 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,068 | 25 | #4,168 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,411 | 24 | #4,288 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,192 | 24 | #4,267 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,885 | 10 | #7,829 |
| 2014 | — | — | 23 | #4,337 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,174 | 14 | #6,112 |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #6,876 |
| 2011 | — | — | 16 | #5,578 |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #13,488 |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,515 |
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| 2007 | — | — | 8 | #9,413 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Linkyn in 2025?
Linkyn ranked #10,274 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Linkyn?
394 babies have been named Linkyn in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Linkyn most popular?
Linkyn peaked in 2020, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Linkyn a boy or girl name?
Linkyn is used for both: about 24% of babies named Linkyn have been girls and 76% boys.
Is the name Linkyn rising or falling?
Linkyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.